Has anyone taken the CFA? What can I expect? I have a S7, S66 and I’m 26. I am thinking about leaving client facing advisory and moving into an analyst role.

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From what I've been told, the CFA is loads more difficult than the Series 7. Not saying you can't do it, just letting you know that it'll take a ton of studying and practicing - likely much more of a commitment than the S7.

It's very difficult & will require hundreds of hours of study time and lots of structure. But totally worth it.

It takes a lot of time, but I enjoyed it and learned a lot. Passing each level also gave me a confidence boost that I really needed at the time.

Agreed, it's a nice accomplishment to tick off so if you have the time to do it OP, I say go for it

Self-discipline is really essential. I learned a lot. I can say that it was worth every penny.

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